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Outdoor festive gathering under an orange and white canopy beneath a large black-and-white photograph of a smiling woman with long hair. A central figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with a white-and-yellow flower garland and rudraksha beads, stands on a white circular dais and smiles while devotees crowd close. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis, a woman in an orange-and-cream sari with gold bangles, and a woman in a red-and-white sari stand or kneel with hands extended. Several saffron-robed attendants stand at the edges. A white fan is visible at the left.

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Crowded outdoor event at a stage before a large banner with a faded black-and-white portrait of a smiling man. A figure in an orange-red turban and orange robe with dark beaded malas stands on a white raised seat in the centre, smiling, with a hand extended toward a devotee. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis, women in saffron, orange and white saris, and a woman with white jasmine garlands press close. Standing fans sit at the edges of the stage. A man in an orange robe stands at the right edge. Several people hold flower garlands. Appearance-based cues on the central figure (orange turban and robe, long hair, beaded malas) suggest Swamiji (probable), presiding as a guest of honour on a throne-like seat.2008-07-28A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and an orange turban sits on a white throne-like seat in front of a large black-and-white backdrop of a smiling woman's face on an orange banner. The seated figure wears a rudraksha mala and a saffron shawl, with eyeglasses. Beside and behind the throne, a man in an orange robe stands on the right, and a second attendant in orange stands at the left edge. A crowd of devotees in white shirts and white or orange saris stands close in front, several with hands folded or pressed together in greeting, and a woman in a white sari with orange border holds an offering. White pedestal fans stand at the edges. Appearance-based cues on the seated figure (turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala) match the event page's a person reference, but the identification is uncertain.2008-07-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on a white circular throne in front of a large orange and cream backdrop bearing a printed portrait of a smiling woman. The central figure wears an orange turban, an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, and raises one hand in blessing. A ring of devotees in white shirts, a red sari, and an orange blouse with floral garlands surrounds the throne, some with hands folded in namaste. A standing man in orange robes stands at left, and a pedestal fan stands at right. a person is the central figure, seated as a presiding guru receiving devotees.2008-07-28A standing figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban stands in front of a white circular backdrop at a seated gathering. A dark rudraksha mala hangs at the chest and a red tilak mark is visible on the forehead. Behind is a large banner with a smiling black-and-white portrait and orange-peach draping. Seated devotees in saris and white shirts surround the stage; men in white shirts and women in orange, red and cream saris sit close, some wearing jasmine garlands, and a white pedestal fan stands at the right edge. The person in saffron is a probable candidate for a person by appearance cues (orange turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala), with the role of an honored teacher on a dais.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28A crowd of villagers gathers around a raised white seat on a stage backed by a large black-and-white portrait of a smiling long-haired man with a bindi, framed by tinsel and colourful streamers. A central figure seated on the white seat wears an orange turban, orange robe and a rudraksha mala, and smiles. A man in orange stands at the left edge beside a white pedestal fan. In front, men in white shirts and dhotis, a woman in an orange and cream sari, and a young woman in a red shawl mingle among the crowd. The scene appears to be a welcome at an outdoor event.2008-07-28Crowd event on a stage with a large sepia portrait of a smiling bearded man behind. A figure in orange saffron robe and orange head turban, with a long rudraksha mala around the neck, sits on a white throne-like seat; the figure's face is partly hidden in shadow and the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so this is a sannyasi-dressed person on a peetha. Devotees in saris and white shirts crowd around, a woman in a green blouse and white sari offers a folded paper, a woman in a pink sari with a white dhoti-clad man stand near, and a man in white shirt stands at right. Orange banners and a fan are at left.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28A photograph of a seated figure on a white circular throne-like seat in front of a large black-and-white backdrop showing a smiling face. The central figure wears an orange turban and an orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala, with long dark hair visible at the sides. To the left stands a man in an orange robe with a wristwatch, one hand raised to his chin. In the foreground, several devotees sit close together: a woman in glasses and a teal sari, an older woman with grey hair, a woman with a hair bun wearing an orange-and-cream sari, and men in white shirts. The scene suggests a darshan or welcome gathering at an ashram.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28A young man with long swept-back hair stands centrally on a white-draped throne-like seat in front of a large backdrop showing a close-up photograph of a smiling face. He wears an orange-saffron turban, an orange sleeveless robe with yellow trim, and a long rudraksha mala with a red tilak on his forehead. Seated and standing devotees in foreground, including men in light shirts and women in orange, face the seat. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) in the central seated figure with orange turban, rudraksha mala and long hair.2008-07-28A crowd of devotees fills a hall in front of a large backdrop showing a smiling woman with a bindi in black and white, with orange and tinsel decorations above. At the centre, a man in an orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala stands on a raised white platform, flanked by people in white shirts and dhotis. Devotees in front wear striped and checked shirts, and a woman in a white sari with a beaded necklace stands at right beside a ceiling fan. The man in orange has long hair, but his face is not clearly visible enough to confirm identity, so this is an uncertain candidate. The scene shows a public gathering at a KAILASA event.2008-07-28